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The original Sirens of Greek mythology werenโt fish-tailed mermaids at all!
Sirens were depicted as bird-like creatures with the heads of women, often with feathered wings and clawed feet. These eerie beings were said to perch on rocky shores, using their hypnotic songs to lure sailors to their doom.
So where did the idea of mermaid-like Sirens come from?
Over time, as myths traveled and evolved, Sirens became mixed up with mermaids, particularly during the medieval and Renaissance periods when artists and storytellers reshaped their image. This shift was likely influenced by the association of both creatures with the sea and their alluring, mysterious nature.143Please respect copyright.๏ผฐ๏ผฅ๏ผฎ๏ผก๏ผฎ๏ผก0k8ZEs0s8i
But in the oldest Greek stories, Sirens werenโt just pretty sea-dwellersโthey were terrifying bird women, linked more closely to the underworld than to ocean waves!143Please respect copyright.๏ผฐ๏ผฅ๏ผฎ๏ผก๏ผฎ๏ผกD0N55vRuq5
So is it wrong to depict them as mermaids?143Please respect copyright.๏ผฐ๏ผฅ๏ผฎ๏ผก๏ผฎ๏ผกjJWWtGCkDe
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If you want to stay true to ancient mythology, depicting Sirens as bird-women is more accurate. But if you prefer the more modern mermaid version, thatโs fine tooโitโs just a different take on the myth! After all, Mythology/Mythos๐ is always shifting and adapting with culture.
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